Verdict
A 1.7-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, fitted to the Hyundai ix35, Tucson and i40 and the Kia Sportage, Carens and Optima. Its most cited weak point is the particulate filter, which clogs in town use. Keep it for regular open-road driving and check that no warning light is on.
Years to favour or avoid
- To favour
- No year particularly to favour
- To avoid
- No year to avoid identified
Known faults
Clogged particulate filter
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingThe 1.7 CRDi's particulate filter comes up repeatedly in owner reviews reported by Caradisiac and in reliability guides, especially in town use.
- Versions
- hyundai-kia-1-7-crdi
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Models fitted
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Hyundai Tucson
2015–2020 · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
- Estimated monthly cost
- €323/month
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Maintain and diagnose this engine
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of car parts (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.